The speed of a boat in still water is 15 km/h and the speed of the current is 3 km/h. Distance traveled downstream in 12 minutes is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The speed of a boat in still water is 15 km/h and the speed of the current is 3 km/h. Distance traveled downstream in 12 minutes is:
A. 4 km
B. 4.8 km
C. 2.4 km
D. 3.6 km
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Downstream speed = 15 + 3 = 18 km/h. Time = 12 minutes = 12/60 = 0.2 hours. Distance = Speed * Time = 18 * 0.2 = 3.6 km.

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Question #1
Excluding stoppages, the speed of an express route train is 90 km/h and including stoppages it is 72 km/h. How many minutes does the train stop per hour?
A. 10 minutes
B. 14 minutes
C. 12 minutes
D. 15 minutes

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Stoppage time per hour = (90 - 72) / 90 = 18 / 90 = 1/5 hour. In minutes = (1/5) * 60 = 12 minutes.

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Question #2
A train 120 meters long passes a track worker walking at 6 km/h in the same direction in 12 seconds. What is the actual speed of the train?
A. 45 km/h
B. 42 km/h
C. 38 km/h
D. 48 km/h

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Relative speed = 120 / 12 = 10 m/s = 10 * (18/5) = 36 km/h. Since they move in the same direction, Relative Speed = Speed of train - Speed of worker => 36 = Speed of train - 6 => Speed of train = 42 km/h.

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Question #3
Two trains 120 meters and 180 meters long are running in opposite directions at speeds of 42 km/h and 48 km/h respectively. In what time will they cross each other?
A. 10 seconds
B. 12 seconds
C. 16 seconds
D. 14 seconds

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Total distance = 120 + 180 = 300 meters. Relative speed in opposite directions = 42 + 48 = 90 km/h = 25 m/s. Time taken = 300 / 25 = 12 seconds.

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